Bottle Rocket

Sinopsis

Anthony (Luke Wilson) has just been released from a mental hospital, only to find his wacky friend Dignan (Owen Wilson) determined to begin an outrageous crime spree involving his previous boss, Mr. Henry (James Caan). But they will soon realise that they do not know the first thing about crime…

Recenzii ale criticilor

The bookstore robbery is an extended comic set piece nearly unmatched in Anderson’s oeuvre for pure laughs, and it typifies the film’s greatest strength: its sense of humor. One can feel Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson developing their comedic voices, which leads to snappy, absurdist dialogue scenes… Unfortunately, this focus on comedy comes at the expense of two of Anderson’s other great strengths: his humanity and his visual sense.

The film has all the benefits that come from a relaxed cast largely consisting of friends, and the presence of such producers/godparents as Polly Platt, James L. Brooks, and L.M. Kit Carson probably helps as well. This isn’t a movie that beats you over the head, which in industry terms may make it a hard sell, but I found its Kerouac-like goofiness both charming and sustaining.

This film got better and funnier with repeat viewings. It's a fun and sweet film whose sense of humor is definitely a seedling that grows into Wes Anderson's current voice and sensibilities, but in its low key, simple nature, it's quite brilliant. In general, seeing Anderson at his lightest is a fascinating, refreshing sight, and Bottle Rocket is exactly that. Also, the "2000 Man" scored sequence is just the best.

I know people like this. The film's like two teenagers arguing and has a well dressed/clean shaven Kevin Smith sensibility, if Smith were either of those things. It's a heist movie. It's an indie movie. It doesn't try to be either.

Can't believe it took me so long to finally see this. As with all Wes Anderson films I find myself alternating between boredom and bemusement. The latter is not necessarily a bad thing as it allows the film to percolate in a way that a drama or straight comedy never could. Plot and pacing are sacrificed in favor of character and visual creativity. This is as perfect a first film as I've seen.

An end of childhood flick for me. When I saw it I was just starting to confront some of the complexities and compromises of adult existence. This film was such a soothing balm at a time of great frustration and anxiety. If you never had a friend like Dignan this film makes you wish you did. Wilson personifies the eternal child always eager for adventure. "They'll never catch me man cause I'm fucking innocent!"